STNA- Days and Night Shift FT PT

Vista Springs Ravinia Estate -

Working conditions : PRN All Shifts

Hours / days as assigned

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide comfort, safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living and tending to their individual care needs while learning their unique preferences and personalities to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.

JOB DUTIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Arrive punctually at your scheduled shift time ready to work
• Understand, comply with and promote Resident Rights.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident health information as required by HIPAA
• Understand and comply with Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents, visitors and co-workers.
• Provide resident care as outlined in resident care guide / service plan.
• Answer residents’ call signals. Respond to door alarms, fire alarms, etc.
• Complete daily charting and documentation as required.
• Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes (including food / liquid intake / output, vital signs, skin concerns, weight and signs of injury or neglect.)
• Obtain residents weight, vitals and conduct blood sugar checks as directed. Report results to the resident care manager / resident care specialist.
• Adhere to procedures regarding equipment, cleaners and other hazardous materials and report incidents or accidents in a timely fashion.
• Attend mandatory in –service meetings and other continuing education opportunities as report incidents or accidents in a timely fashion.
• Attend mandatory in-service meetings and other continuing education opportunities as required.
• Display a caring, respectful and positive attitude when addressing residents, family members and co-workers.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and Experience

High school Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), no prior experience necessary

Computer Skills

Must have basic knowledge of operating a computer and familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook in a windows environment.

Certificates & Licenses

First aid and CPR training

Other Requirements

On the job training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                    C                             Lift / Carry Transfer

Walk                                     C                                             10 lbs. or less                     O

Sit                                         O                                             11-20 lbs.                           F

Reach Outward                     F                                              21-50 lbs.                           F

Reach Above Shoulder         F                                              51-100 lbs.                         F

Climb                                    N                                             Over 100 lbs.                      N

Squat or Kneel                      F                              Push / Pull

Bend                                     F                                              12 lbs. or less                      F

Twist                                     F                                              13-25 lbs.                            O

26-40 lbs.                             F

41-100 lbs.                           O

Over 100 lbs.                        N

N (Not Applicable)            Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)               Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs / day)

F (Frequently)                   Occupation requires this activity form 33% -66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs / day)

C (Constantly)                   Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs / day)

Other Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be exposed to odors and other unpleasant surroundings, residents that may become combative; there may be frequent overtime and schedule changes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contact of employment, and company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.